Dublin-based digital transformation firm Version 1 has acquired Scottish counterpart CreateFuture for an undisclosed amount, creating one of Europe's largest digital transformation entities with revenues exceeding €500 million and 4,250 employees, according to Business Cloud.

Version 1 was founded in Ireland in 1996 and has 3,700 employees globally with revenues exceeding €400 million. CreateFuture, formerly known as xDesign, is a technology services firm employing 550 professionals working with clients in highly regulated industries including iGaming, financial services and utilities. The company has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Sofia.

Roop Singh, CEO at Version 1, said: "This acquisition is a strong strategic fit for Version 1, strengthening our capabilities and expanding the markets we serve. CreateFuture is an exceptional business, with high‑calibre talent, deep client relationships and sector expertise that directly complements our own. They have built something genuinely impressive for clients, leveraging AI‑driven capabilities with a flexible and agile approach, and have delivered sustained growth ahead of the market."

The transaction represents a growth acquisition reflecting Version 1's confidence in its workforce, strategic clarity and market positioning. The combined entity strengthens capabilities across regulated industry sectors while expanding geographic reach through CreateFuture's UK and Bulgarian operations.

Euan Andrews, founder of CreateFuture, said: "We started CreateFuture 16 years ago with a simple belief that the best work happens when great people are trusted to do great work for clients who care about the outcome. That belief has not changed, and this partnership accelerates our ambition for CreateFuture with a highly culturally aligned partner in Version 1."

The CreateFuture leadership team will remain in place. Completion of the acquisition remains subject to receipt of customary regulatory clearances. 

Explore Version 1's acquisition strategy and enhanced capabilities in the full report.